1984 Ford Orion vs. 1971 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (78 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion.

Because 1971 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 1971 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion, 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 Orion (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300.

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