1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1964 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1964 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1964 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 720 kg more than 1964 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Zastava 1500. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1964 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1964 Zastava 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 1964 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Crown Victoria | 1500 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |