1986 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra.
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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Sierra | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Evora |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 59 L |