1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Seat 127
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 127 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 385 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 1976 Ford Cortina 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 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1975 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Cortina | 127 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |
