1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Seat 1500
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 1500 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Seat 1500 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1964 Seat 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Cortina | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
