1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 23 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 314 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 211 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 | 1195 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 32 L |