1975 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Seat 1500
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1500 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 1500 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1970 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | 1500 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |