1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac.
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 Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Zodiac | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Zodiac | Etna |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
