1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Zastava 132 (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Taunus | 132 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |