1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Lada Niva
To start off, 1991 Lada Niva is newer by 15 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, 1991 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lada Niva weights approximately 36 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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, 1991 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 (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 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 1991 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1991 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Cortina | Niva |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82.1 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 | 1114 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 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 |