1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Lada 1200
To start off, 1982 Lada 1200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 55 kg more than 1982 Lada 1200.
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, 1981 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Cortina | 1982 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Cortina | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 39 L |
