1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 131 (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1955 Ford Vedette. 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, 1979 Seat 131 (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Vedette | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Vedette | 131 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |