1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1973 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1973 Zastava 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 441 kg more than 1973 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 Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1973 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Maverick | 1300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 335 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |