1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 299 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Mustang (637 Nm) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 2009 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Mustang | Niva |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 128 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |