1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1985 Lada 2104
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 178 kg more than 1985 Lada 2104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 1985 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Zodiac | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
