1984 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Zastava 1500

To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 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 1981 Zastava 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.

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