1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 386 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 1964 Ford Falcon 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 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba, 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Falcon | Cordoba |
Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1086 kg |