1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Lada Samara
To start off, 1995 Lada Samara is newer by 16 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), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Lada Samara.
Because 1979 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Samara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lada Samara (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1995 Lada Samara | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Taunus | Samara |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |