1958 Ford 17 vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 Lada 2107.
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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | 17 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
