1979 Ford Cortina vs. 2000 Lada Vaz

To start off, 2000 Lada Vaz is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 2000 Lada Vaz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lada Vaz (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada Vaz should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Vaz weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Lada Vaz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Vaz will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Lada Vaz (117 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 2000 Lada Vaz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina. 2000 Lada Vaz has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lada Vaz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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