1979 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 384 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200. 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, 1979 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Falcon | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Falcon | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
