1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1968 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 16 kg more than 1968 Zastava 1300. 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 Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Zastava 1300.

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