1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Eclat |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |