1945 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Lada S
To start off, 1977 Lada S is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lada S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lada S weights approximately 170 kg more than 1945 Ford Taunus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Ford Taunus | 1977 Lada S | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Taunus | S |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
