1958 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1973 Zastava 2101 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 129 kg more than 1973 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, 1958 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Consul | 2101 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |