1976 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Capri weights approximately 14 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200.
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, 1974 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Capri | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Capri | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 61 HP |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
