1974 Lada Riva vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1748 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada Riva | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Riva | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3967 mm |
