1975 Ford Torino vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Torino (95 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 685 kg more than 1976 Seat 131. 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Torino | 131 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |