1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Zastava 750
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1962 Zastava 750. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 445 kg more than 1962 Zastava 750. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Zastava 750. (46 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1962 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Cortina | 750 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |