2001 Ford 49 vs. 1993 Lada Niva

To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1993 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1993 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford 49. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1993 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1993 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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