1992 Ford Corsair vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 110 kg more than 1992 Ford Corsair.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Corsair. 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, 1992 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Corsair | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Corsair | Niva |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |
