1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1979 Zastava 750 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 197 kg more than 1979 Zastava 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1948 Ford Prefect (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Prefect | 750 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2010 mm |