1987 Ford Sierra vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 20 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Elise |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |