1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 457 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Sierra | Seven |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2190 mm |
