1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Cortina | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 39 L |
