1970 Ford 17 vs. 1975 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1975 Zastava 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 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. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 Zastava 1300.
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, 1970 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 1300. (94 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1975 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | 17 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |