2000 Ford Mondeo vs. 1994 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mondeo (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1994 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 68 kg more than 1994 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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 Mondeo (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mondeo | 1994 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Mondeo | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
