1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 278 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan. 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, 1989 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Elan |
Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |