1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Ford 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Cortina | 2107 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |