1965 Ford Anglia vs. 1980 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1980 Seat Ritmo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Seat Ritmo (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Seat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat Ritmo weights approximately 143 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Anglia 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 1965 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Seat Ritmo, 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, 1980 Seat Ritmo (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Seat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Anglia | 1980 Seat Ritmo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Anglia | Ritmo |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |