1957 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Lada S
To start off, 1978 Lada S is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada S weights approximately 183 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1978 Lada S | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escort | S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |
