2006 Ford GT vs. 1989 Lada 2107
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 17 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 460 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 1989 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | GT | 2107 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |
