1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 44 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Sierra | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |
