1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1985 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1985 Seat Ronda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Seat Ronda (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Seat Ronda.
Because 1970 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Seat Ronda, 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 Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Ronda. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Ronda.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1985 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Taunus | Ronda |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |