1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1982 Zastava 2101 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1982 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Falcon | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 960 kg |
