1974 Lada 1300 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1974 Lada 1300 and 1974 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Lada 1300.
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. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada 1300 has manual transmission. 1974 Lada 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada 1300 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |