1986 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 280 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. 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, 1988 Lada Niva (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1988 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Escort | Niva |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2070 RPM |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |