1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Lada Samara
To start off, 1989 Lada Samara is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 46 kg more than 1989 Lada Samara.
Because 1960 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Lada Samara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1989 Lada Samara | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Taunus | Samara |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |