1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1993 Lada Niva

To start off, 1993 Lada Niva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1993 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lada Niva weights approximately 227 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.

Because 1993 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Ranchero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1993 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1993 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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