1977 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 would be higher. At 937 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 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 Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 1974 Seat 133 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | 133 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 937 cc | 842 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |