1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1987 Zastava 750
To start off, 1987 Zastava 750 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 290 kg more than 1987 Zastava 750.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 1987 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Taunus | 750 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 33 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
