1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Seat 1500
To start off, 1969 Seat 1500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 1500 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1969 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | 1500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |