2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1994 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 148 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 Mustang. 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 Mustang (408 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1994 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Mustang | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
