1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 273 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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 Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige 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 Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Exige |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |