1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Seat 131
To start off, 1981 Seat 131 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat 131 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia. 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, 1981 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Anglia | 1981 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Anglia | 131 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 72 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |