1988 Lada Niva vs. 1985 Ford Tempo
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 Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Tempo (90 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 Ford Tempo.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Tempo. 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 Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva. 1985 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Niva | 1985 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | Niva | Tempo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2540 mm |