1970 Ford 17 vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1979 Zastava 750 is newer by 9 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, 1970 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1979 Zastava 750. 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, 1970 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | 17 | 750 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2010 mm |