1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1982 Zastava 2101

To start off, both 1982 Ford Telstar and 1982 Zastava 2101 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Telstar weights approximately 70 kg more than 1982 Zastava 2101. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Zastava 2101 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 2101. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar, 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, 1982 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 2101.

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