1968 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 1981 Zastava 132 is newer by 13 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 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 132 weights approximately 290 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.
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, 1981 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Escort | 132 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
