1995 Lada Samara vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1995 Lada Samara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1995 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Samara. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Samara | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Samara | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
