1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 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 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 551 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Mustang | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4655 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |
