1957 Seat 600 vs. 2012 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2012 Ford Explorer is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Explorer (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1492 kg more than 1957 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1957 Seat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Explorer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Explorer (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.

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