2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 18 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 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Econovan | Etna |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |