1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Corsair | 124 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
