1969 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 10 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. 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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Capri | 131 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |