1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Lada S
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada S would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 630 kg more than 1974 Lada S.
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. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada S has manual transmission. 1974 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 1974 Lada S | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Crown Victoria | S |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
