1975 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 2 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 35 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.
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, 1973 Seat 1430 (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Capri | 1430 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |