1970 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Lada 2104
To start off, 1986 Lada 2104 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2104 weights approximately 159 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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 Escort (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1986 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escort | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |
