1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Lada 2107
To start off, 1989 Lada 2107 is newer by 13 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, 1989 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada 2107 weights approximately 25 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1989 Lada 2107 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Taunus | 2107 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1451 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 | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |