1968 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Zastava 132

To start off, 1979 Zastava 132 is newer by 11 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 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 132 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Zastava 132 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Zastava 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.

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