1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 25 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 264 kg more than 2009 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Sierra | Exige |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
