1965 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1965 Ford Cortina and 1973 Zastava 2101 are equipped with a 1,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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 Cortina (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Cortina | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
