1968 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Lada 110
To start off, 1997 Lada 110 is newer by 29 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada 110 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada 110, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Lada 110 (266 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm). This means 1997 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1997 Lada 110 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escort | 110 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1480 kg |
