1968 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1967 Zastava 1500 (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1967 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Escort | 1500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |