1968 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada Riva (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada Riva weights approximately 186 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Escort | Riva |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2420 mm |