1962 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1976 Zastava 2101 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. Both 1962 Ford Consul and 1976 Zastava 2101 are equipped with a 1,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 178 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, 1976 Zastava 2101 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1976 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Consul | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
