1979 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Lada Niva
To start off, 1980 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada Niva weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Escort. 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, 1980 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1980 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Escort | Niva |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |