1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Lada Niva
To start off, 1994 Lada Niva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1994 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1994 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 465 kg more than 1994 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Niva. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1994 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1994 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1994 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Fairlane | Niva |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |