1959 Ford Popular vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lada Niva (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 550 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Popular | 2005 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Popular | Niva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2210 mm |
