2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1989 Lada 2104
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2104.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1989 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | F-450 | 2104 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2430 mm |
