2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Zastava 750

To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 750 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 750.

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, 2009 Ford Mustang (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 750. (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 750. 2009 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1981 Zastava 750 has manual transmission. 1981 Zastava 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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