1977 Ford Monarch vs. 1980 Lada S
To start off, 1980 Lada S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Monarch. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Monarch would be higher. At 4,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Monarch weights approximately 480 kg more than 1980 Lada S.
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. 1977 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada S has manual transmission. 1980 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Monarch | 1980 Lada S | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Monarch | S |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4968 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
