1968 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Zastava 850 K
To start off, both 1968 Ford 17 and 1968 Zastava 850 K were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Zastava 850 K. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1968 Zastava 850 K. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Zastava 850 K. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1968 Zastava 850 K | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | 17 | 850 K |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 848 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |
