1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Meteor 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 259 more horse power than 1982 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Because 1984 Lotus Etna is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Lotus Etna. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Meteor. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Meteor | Etna |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |