1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Seat 127
To start off, 1972 Seat 127 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1972 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 655 kg more than 1972 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1972 Seat 127 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Falcon | 127 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |