1986 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 87 kg more than 1978 Zastava 132.
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, 1978 Zastava 132 (142 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1978 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Capri | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Capri | 132 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1095 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
