1983 Lada Niva vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, both 1983 Lada Niva and 1983 Lincoln Mark VII were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1983 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 480 kg more than 1983 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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 Lincoln Mark VII (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1983 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1983 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lada Niva | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Lada | Lincoln |
| Model | Niva | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2760 mm |
