1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Lada 1200
To start off, both 1978 Ford Taunus and 1978 Lada 1200 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1200 (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Lada 1200.
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, 1978 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1978 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Taunus | 1200 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 1055 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 39 L |