2001 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2001 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2001 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Niva | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 132 L |
