1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1968 Zastava 1300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Zastava 1300 (53 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. 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, 1968 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1968 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.

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