1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 12 kg more than 1987 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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Esprit |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |