1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 166 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Esprit |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |