1974 Seat 133 vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 730 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Seat 133 | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | 133 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 841 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |