1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Sierra | Elise |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
