1972 Ford Torino vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 593 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva. 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, 1972 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Torino | Riva |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |