2005 Lincoln LS vs. 1979 Zastava 750

To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 1047 kg more than 1979 Zastava 750. 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 Lincoln LS (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750. 2005 Lincoln LS has automatic transmission and 1979 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1979 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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