1998 Lada 110 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 Lada 110 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lada 110 (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lada 110 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada 110 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lada 110, 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, 1998 Lada 110 (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1998 Lada 110 has manual transmission. 1998 Lada 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada 110 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | 110 | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |