1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Lada Niva
To start off, 1986 Lada Niva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1986 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1986 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Falcon | Niva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2210 mm |
