1975 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Seat 131
To start off, 1981 Seat 131 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat 131 weights approximately 10 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Escort (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1981 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | 131 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
