1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,450 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (80 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 295 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. 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, 1974 Lada Riva (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Prefect | Riva |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 71 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2420 mm |