1962 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1976 Zastava 1300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 1962 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1976 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Consul | 1300 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |