1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1977 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | GT 40 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
