1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Lada Niva
To start off, 1980 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada Niva weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1980 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Cortina | Niva |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |