1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1982 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1982 Ford Telstar and 1982 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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 Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Telstar | 1982 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Telstar | Niva |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
