1975 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1982 Zastava 1500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 25 kg more than 1982 Zastava 1500.
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, 1982 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1982 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Capri | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
