1981 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1982 Zastava 1500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Zastava 1500 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 1982 Zastava 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Escort, 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, 1981 Ford Escort (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 1500.

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