1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, both 1979 Ford Taunus and 1979 ZIL 4104 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2405 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus.
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. 1979 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Taunus | 4104 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3340 mm |