1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 225 kg more than 1998 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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, 1998 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 (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1998 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Falcon | Niva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1210 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 |
