1986 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Lada Niva is newer by 21 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2007 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lada Niva weights approximately 205 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 1986 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 2007 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Escort | Niva |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |