2003 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 422 kg more than 2003 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lada Niva | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | Niva | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |