1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1984 Seat Ronda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Seat Ronda (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 144 kg more than 1984 Seat Ronda.
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, 1984 Seat Ronda, 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, 1984 Seat Ronda (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1984 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Cortina | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
