2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Niva would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2111 kg more than 1990 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Excursion (576 Nm) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1990 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1990 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1990 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Excursion | Niva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 43 L |
