1990 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Niva would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1990 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1990 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Niva | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Niva | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 132 L |
