1998 Ford F-150 vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-150 (203 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1988 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, 1998 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-150 | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | F-150 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2210 mm |
