1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1988 Lada 2107
To start off, 1988 Lada 2107 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2107 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1988 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1988 Lada 2107 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Corsair | 2107 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |