1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 133 (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 75 kg more than 1974 Seat 133.
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, 1958 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1974 Seat 133 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Prefect | 133 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 842 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2030 mm |