1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 245 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 2010 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Taunus | Niva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
