1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Lada S
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lada S would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 630 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Lada S | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Fairlane | S |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4088 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |