1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 61 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Esprit |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 31 L |