1962 Seat 600 vs. 2002 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2002 Ford Explorer is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1364 kg more than 1962 Seat 600. 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, 2002 Ford Explorer (335 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.

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