1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Seat Toledo

To start off, 1994 Seat Toledo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1994 Seat Toledo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1994 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 555 kg more than 1994 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 1973 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Seat Toledo. (125 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Seat Toledo.

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