1986 Ford Orion vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1986 Ford Orion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Etna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Etna 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 241 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion.
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, 1986 Ford Orion, 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion. 1986 Ford Orion has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Orion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Orion | Etna |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |