1977 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2107 (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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, 1987 Lada 2107 (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escort | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 39 L |
