2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Zastava 1500

To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1965 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 540 kg more than 1965 Zastava 1500. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Zastava 1500.

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