1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Lada 2107
To start off, 1989 Lada 2107 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lada 2107 (76 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 85 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107.
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, 1989 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1989 Lada 2107 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Taunus | 2107 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 43 L |