1957 Ford 17M vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (80 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 55 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva.
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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | 17M | Riva |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
