1986 Ford Sierra vs. 1978 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Zastava 2101. 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 Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 2101.

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