1998 Ford Courier vs. 1995 Lada Niva

To start off, 1998 Ford Courier is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Courier (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Courier weights approximately 58 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Courier. 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, 1998 Ford Courier (179 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Courier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.

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