1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1976 Zastava 2101 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 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 Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Zephyr | 2101 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |