1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada Riva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 320 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. 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 (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Lada Riva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Anglia | Riva |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |