2009 Lada 21 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 Lada 21 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Lada 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada 21, 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 21. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada 21 has manual transmission. 2009 Lada 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada 21 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | 21 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |
