1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Lada 2105
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 12 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 114 kg more than 1988 Lada 2105. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1988 Lada 2105 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Cortina | 2105 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |