1970 Ford 17 vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 1981 Zastava 132 is newer by 11 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 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 132 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | 17 | 132 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |