1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 550 kg more than 1970 Zastava 1300. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1970 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Falcon | 1300 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 365 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |