1980 Zastava 1300 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 427 kg more than 1980 Zastava 1300. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1300. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1980 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1980 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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