1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1980 Lada 2105
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 686 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. 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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada 2105 has manual transmission. 1980 Lada 2105 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 1980 Lada 2105 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Crown Victoria | 2105 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |