2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Zastava 132

To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 486 kg more than 1978 Zastava 132. 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 132. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1978 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1978 Zastava 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Falcon 1978 Zastava 132
Make Ford Zastava
Model Falcon 132
Year Released 2005 1978
Engine Size 3984 cc 1756 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1581 kg 1095 kg
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2560 mm


 

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