1970 ZAZ 966 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 ZAZ 966 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1970 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 ZAZ 966. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
1970 ZAZ 966 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | ZAZ | Ford |
Model | 966 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 887 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 54.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |