1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1987 Zastava 750
To start off, 1987 Zastava 750 is newer by 11 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1987 Zastava 750. (33 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 380 kg more than 1987 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 Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava 750. (56 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1987 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Taunus | 750 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
