1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Seat 1430
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 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 1430 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 3 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 184 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | 1430 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |