1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Lada Niva (130 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Thunderbird | Niva |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 130 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 42 L |