1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus 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 293 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Taunus | Etna |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 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 | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
