1983 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Zastava 132

To start off, 1983 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 132 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1983 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Zastava 132 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 1978 Zastava 132. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1978 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.

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