1958 Ford Popular vs. 1984 Lada Niva

To start off, 1984 Lada Niva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 415 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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