1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang.
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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Mustang | Etna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
