1968 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 1997 Lada Niva is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1997 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escort | Niva |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 42 L |
