1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Seat 133
To start off, 1979 Seat 133 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 420 kg more than 1979 Seat 133. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1979 Seat 133 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | 133 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |