1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Sierra | Elan |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |