1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1984 Lada Niva
To start off, 1984 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Ford Tempo.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Tempo. 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, 1983 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Tempo | 1984 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Tempo | Niva |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2210 mm |