1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1973 Zastava 2101 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 71 kg more than 1973 Zastava 2101. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Corsair | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
