1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 1300 (59 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Zastava 1300.
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 1300 (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1977 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Taunus | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
