1977 Ford Cougar vs. 1993 Lada Niva
To start off, 1993 Lada Niva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cougar weights approximately 328 kg more than 1993 Lada Niva.
Because 1993 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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. 1977 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1993 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1993 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Ford Cougar | 1993 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Cougar | Niva |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |