1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Zastava 132
To start off, 1977 Zastava 132 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 19 kg more than 1977 Zastava 132.
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, 1977 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1977 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Cortina | 132 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
