1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Esprit |
Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |