1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 49 kg more than 1962 Seat 1400. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | 1400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |