1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 131 (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 411 kg more than 1979 Seat 131.
Because 1969 Ford Mustang 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 1969 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Seat 131, 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.
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1969 Ford Mustang | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mustang | 131 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |