1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 4 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 193 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Thunderbird | Etna |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
