1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2505 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1980 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Taunus | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | Taunus | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3340 mm |
