1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 132. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 535 kg more than 1975 Zastava 132. 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Fairlane | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Fairlane | 132 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
