1970 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 600 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 229 kg more than 1961 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 Escort (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1961 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | 600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2010 mm |