1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Sierra | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 285 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
