1996 Lada Natacha vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Lada Natacha is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 105 kg more than 1996 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lada Natacha, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Natacha. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1996 Lada Natacha has manual transmission. 1996 Lada Natacha will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lada Natacha | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | Natacha | Cortina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |