1969 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Capri | 1500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |