1970 Ford Capri vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 315 kg more than 1957 Seat 600. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Capri | 600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |
