1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Mustang | Niva |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
