1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada Riva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada Riva would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP) has 221 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 614 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1974 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Falcon | Riva |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
