2002 Ford Taurus vs. 1997 Lada 110
To start off, 2002 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada 110 would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada 110 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2002 Ford Taurus.
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, 1997 Lada 110 (266 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm). This means 1997 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Taurus. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1997 Lada 110 has manual transmission. 1997 Lada 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 1997 Lada 110 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Taurus | 110 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1480 kg |
