1951 Ford Zephyr vs. 1978 Seat 133
To start off, 1978 Seat 133 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Zephyr (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 456 kg more than 1978 Seat 133. 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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Zephyr | 1978 Seat 133 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Zephyr | 133 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2030 mm |