1979 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Lada 2104
To start off, 1986 Lada 2104 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2104 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 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, 1986 Lada 2104 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1986 Lada 2104 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Escort | 2104 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |