1995 Lada Niva vs. 1987 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Ranger (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1987 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Lada Niva | 1987 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | Niva | Ranger |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |