1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Lada Niva
To start off, 1983 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1983 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lada Niva weights approximately 115 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1983 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1983 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Cortina | Niva |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |