1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 64 kg more than 1951 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ford Zephyr. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Zephyr | Niva |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |