2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Lada Niva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Mustang | Niva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
