2005 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, 2011 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lada Niva weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Escort (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escort | 2011 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Escort | Niva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |