1952 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1977 Zastava 2101 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 179 kg more than 1977 Zastava 2101.
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, 1952 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Zephyr | 1977 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Zephyr | 2101 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |