1996 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Lada Natacha

To start off, 1997 Lada Natacha is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1997 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 167 kg more than 1997 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Escort (172 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Natacha.

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