1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo is newer by 23 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Seat Toledo (74 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Seat Toledo weights approximately 115 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Ford Cortina 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 1972 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Seat Toledo, 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, 1995 Seat Toledo (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1995 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Cortina | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
