1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada Riva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada Riva would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 128 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva. 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Mustang | Riva |
Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |