1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1976 Seat 124

To start off, both 1976 Ford Falcon and 1976 Seat 124 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 545 kg more than 1976 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Falcon 1976 Seat 124
Make Ford Seat
Model Falcon 124
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1197 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 422 Nm 90 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4070 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2430 mm


 

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