1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1979 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1979 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1979 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | GT 40 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
