1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 274 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1998 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Mustang | Niva |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
