1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada Niva (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 338 kg more than 1967 Ford 12 M. 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 1967 Ford 12 M. 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 (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 12 M | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | 12 M | Niva |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2070 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 45 L |
