1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Fairlane | Etna |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |
