1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 1965 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1965 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 652 kg more than 1965 Zastava 1500. 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 Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Fairlane | 1965 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Fairlane | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
