1977 ZIL 117 vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1977 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 969 kg more than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 ZIL 117. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus 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, 1977 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 ZIL 117 | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | ZIL | Ford |
| Model | 117 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2868 mm |
