1970 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Seat 133

To start off, 1978 Seat 133 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 Seat 133. 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 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 133.

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