1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Etna |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
