1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1979 Zastava 132 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 132 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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, 1979 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Corsair | 132 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
