1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Cortina (56 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 79 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | 131 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |