1989 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Lada Niva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Escort | 2000 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Escort | Niva |
Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |