1975 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 326 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escort | Niva |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
