2000 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus.
Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2000 Ford Focus (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 1998 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Focus | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
