1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Lada Niva
To start off, 1994 Lada Niva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1994 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Mustang weights approximately 35 kg more than 1994 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1984 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Niva.
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1984 Ford Mustang | 1994 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Mustang | Niva |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |