1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 19 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 1,774 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (78 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1995 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, 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, 1995 Lada Niva (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Cortina | Niva |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1774 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
