1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 877 kg more than 1963 Seat 600. 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 Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fairlane | 1963 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fairlane | 600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |