1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1973 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 270 kg more than 1973 Zastava 2101. 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.

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