1985 Ford Telstar vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 160 kg more than 1985 Ford Telstar.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Telstar | 1988 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Telstar | Niva |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2070 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |