1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (78 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Fairlane | Niva |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1774 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
