1980 Lada 2105 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 690 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada 2105 has manual transmission. 1980 Lada 2105 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | 2105 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2838 mm |
