1971 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Zastava 750
To start off, 1985 Zastava 750 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Escort (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Escort weights approximately 165 kg more than 1985 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, 1971 Ford Escort (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Zastava 750. (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1985 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Escort | 750 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2010 mm |
