1958 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, 1981 Lada Niva is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada Niva weights approximately 335 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Escort | 1981 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Escort | Niva |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |