1957 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Zastava 750
To start off, 1987 Zastava 750 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Zastava 750 (33 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Zastava 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Escort weights approximately 177 kg more than 1987 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, 1957 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava 750. (56 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1987 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Escort | 750 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |
