1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (241 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 2004 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2004 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Esprit |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |