2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 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 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 207 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, 1981 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | Ranger | 132 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1095 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2560 mm |
