1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1978 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Zastava 1300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Zastava 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 1300.

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