1986 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 121 kg more than 1986 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (143 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Sierra | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Excel |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |