1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1977 ZIL 117 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1835 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | Taunus | 117 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3310 mm |
