1972 Ford Torino vs. 1977 Seat 131
To start off, 1977 Seat 131 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (95 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 871 kg more than 1977 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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1977 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Torino | 131 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
