1990 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1990 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escort | Niva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2210 mm |
