1980 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 230 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2009 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escort | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
