2007 Ford F-150 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 33 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva.
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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | F-150 | Riva |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2420 mm |