2003 Ford F-250 vs. 1986 Lada Riva
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada Riva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada Riva would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1986 Lada Riva. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1986 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 1986 Lada Riva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | F-250 | Riva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2420 mm |
