1966 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 368 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Consul | Niva |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
