1955 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Niva weights approximately 105 kg more than 1955 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1990 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Consul | Niva |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |