1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1989 Lada 2104
To start off, 1989 Lada 2104 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada 2104 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1989 Lada 2104 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | 12 M | 2104 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |