1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Lada 2105
To start off, 1980 Lada 2105 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada 2105 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada 2105 (70 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 6 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105.
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, 1980 Lada 2105 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1980 Lada 2105 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Taunus | 2105 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |