1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1992 Lada Niva
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1992 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1992 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 460 kg more than 1992 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lada Niva. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1992 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1992 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1992 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Fairlane | Niva |
Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2210 mm |