1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Lada 2104
To start off, 1989 Lada 2104 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 370 kg more than 1989 Lada 2104. 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 Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1989 Lada 2104 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Falcon | 2104 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |