1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (88 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1963 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 205 kg more than 1963 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Zastava 1300.

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