1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1976 Zastava 2101 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Cortina weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 Zastava 2101.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 1976 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Cortina | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
