2007 Ford Territory vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 956 kg more than 1974 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada Riva has manual transmission. 1974 Lada Riva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Territory | Riva |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1450 cc |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |