1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1975 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Because 1975 Zastava 1300 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 1975 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor, 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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 1300. (94 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Meteor | 1975 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Meteor | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
