2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Zastava 132.
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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Econovan | 132 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2560 mm |
