1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Zastava 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Zastava 1500 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1977 Zastava 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Zastava 1500.
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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1977 Zastava 1500 has manual transmission. 1977 Zastava 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury MC4 | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | MC4 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |