1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Lada S
To start off, 1977 Lada S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 615 kg more than 1977 Lada S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1977 Lada S | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Mustang | S |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |