1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Zastava 132
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 402 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Falcon | 1982 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Falcon | 132 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
