1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Zastava 750
To start off, 1980 Zastava 750 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Prefect weights approximately 125 kg more than 1980 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, 1956 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1980 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Prefect | 750 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |
