1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 370 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 2005 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Cortina | Niva |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |