1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 139 kg more than 1976 Seat 131.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Falcon | 131 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |