1980 Lada Niva vs. 1987 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1987 Ford Telstar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada Niva weights approximately 120 kg more than 1987 Ford Telstar.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Telstar. 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, 1987 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva. 1987 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1980 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada Niva | 1987 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Niva | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
