1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1980 Lada 2105
To start off, 1980 Lada 2105 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 2105 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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 Lotus Cortina (145 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (118 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1980 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | 2105 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
