1980 Ford Capri vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada Niva (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 194 kg more than 1980 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Lada Niva (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Capri | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Capri | Niva |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2070 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
