2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1970 Zastava 2101
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 785 kg more than 1970 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 2101. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1970 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1970 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 1970 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | Thunderbird | 2101 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |