1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1984 Lada Niva
To start off, 1984 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 480 kg more than 1984 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1984 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1984 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 1984 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Niva |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2210 mm |
