1975 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Seat 127
To start off, both 1975 Ford Escort and 1975 Seat 127 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Seat 127, 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, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1975 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | 127 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
