1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1977 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 294 kg more than 1977 Zastava 1500. 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500.

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