1973 Seat 1430 vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 569 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Seat 1430 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 Seat 1430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Seat 1430 | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | 1430 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2911 mm |
