1972 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Lada S
To start off, 1977 Lada S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lada S weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 1977 Lada S | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Escort | S |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |