1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 465 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 Cortina (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | 600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |