1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Lada 1200
To start off, 1977 Lada 1200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1977 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 305 kg more than 1977 Lada 1200. 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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Zephyr | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |
