2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 571 kg more than 1998 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1998 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1998 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Niva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
