1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford 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) has 271 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford.
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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Etna | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Etna | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
