1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1987 Lada Niva
To start off, 1987 Lada Niva is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Niva weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1987 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, 1987 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 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 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 1987 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1987 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Taunus | Niva |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
