1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1978 Zastava 132 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 33 kg more than 1978 Zastava 132. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Cortina | 132 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
