1968 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1971 Zastava 2101 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 130 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1971 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Escort | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
