1971 Zastava 1300 vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 860 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1971 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1971 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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