1953 Ford Popular vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1979 Zastava 750 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 750 (30 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 750 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Popular weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Zastava 750.
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, 1953 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Popular | 750 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |