1975 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Lada 2104
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada 2104 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1985 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escort | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
