1988 Ford Taurus vs. 1995 Lada Natacha

To start off, 1995 Lada Natacha is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 415 kg more than 1995 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Ford Taurus (177 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Natacha. (119 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Natacha.

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