1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1982 Lada Niva
To start off, 1982 Lada Niva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1982 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Mustang | Niva |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2210 mm |