1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 17 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Seat 131 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Seat 131 (94 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1980 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1980 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | 131 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 94 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |