2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Lada 2107
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lada 2107 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 425 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107. 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (414 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1989 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Mustang | 2107 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |
