1975 Lada S vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada S would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 530 kg more than 1975 Lada S.
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. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Lada S has manual transmission. 1975 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lada S | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | S | Falcon |
Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 59 L |