1974 Ford Capri vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (71 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 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, 1974 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1980 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Capri | 131 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |