1957 Ford 17M vs. 1977 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1977 Zastava 2101 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 149 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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1977 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | 17M | 2101 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 87 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |