1977 Morgan 4 vs. 1965 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Morgan 4 (85 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1977 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Morgan 4 | 1965 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Morgan | Zastava |
| Model | 4 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
