1984 Ford Orion vs. 1985 Lada Niva
To start off, 1985 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada Niva weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1985 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Orion | Niva |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
