1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1978 Zastava 132
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 605 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1978 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1978 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 1978 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Crown Victoria | 132 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |