1975 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Lada Niva
To start off, 1987 Lada Niva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Niva weights approximately 127 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
Because 1987 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1987 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Capri | Niva |
Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 43 L |