1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1986 Lada Niva
To start off, 1986 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Niva weights approximately 35 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Because 1986 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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 Sierra (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Niva. 1984 Ford Sierra has automatic transmission and 1986 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1986 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1986 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Sierra | Niva |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |