1988 Lada Samara vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1988 Lada Samara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Samara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Samara | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Samara | Capri |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |
