1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Lada Niva
To start off, 1980 Lada Niva is newer by 4 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada Niva weights approximately 115 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.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1980 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Taunus | Niva |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |