1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Because 1965 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Arosa, 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, 1965 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | Arosa |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 34 L |