1974 Lada Riva vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada Riva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada Riva would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 647 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1974 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Riva | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2838 mm |
