1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 11 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), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 572 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Emme |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 277 Nm | 354 Nm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2770 mm |