1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1979 Zastava 750
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1979 Zastava 750. 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, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | 1979 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 750 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2010 mm |
