1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 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 242 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Taunus | Etna |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
