2005 Ford Bantam vs. 1984 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 2005 Ford Bantam (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Bantam | 1984 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Bantam | Niva |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |