1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 650 kg more than 1980 Seat 131. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1980 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mustang | 131 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 503 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |