1977 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, both 1977 Ford Capri and 1977 Zastava 1500 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Capri weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Zastava 1500.
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 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Capri | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Capri | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
