1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 101 kg more than 1974 Seat 1430. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Corsair | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
