1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1977 Zastava 750
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1173 kg more than 1977 Zastava 750. 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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 750. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1977 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1977 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1977 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Thunderbird | 750 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |