1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2000 Lada Tarzan

To start off, 2000 Lada Tarzan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (77 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Tarzan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 768 kg more than 2000 Lada Tarzan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Lada Tarzan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Tarzan 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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (117 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Tarzan.

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