1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Lada 1200
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1200 (59 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 75 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, 1980 Ford Taunus (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1978 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Taunus | 1200 |
Year Released | 1980 | 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 | 57 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |