1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1973 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 ZAZ Jalta would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 ZAZ Jalta. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 345 kg more than 1962 ZAZ Jalta. 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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 ZAZ Jalta. (44 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1962 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Ford | ZAZ |
| Model | Cortina | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2030 mm |
