1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1975 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Fiesta (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta.

Because 1975 Zastava 1300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 94 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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