1983 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 9 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 243 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, 1983 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Granada | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Granada | Riva |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |