1971 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Zastava 1300
To start off, both 1971 Ford Capri and 1971 Zastava 1300 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Capri weights approximately 82 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1971 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Capri | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
