1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Zastava 132
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 272 kg more than 1982 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 Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Falcon | 1982 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Falcon | 132 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
