1977 Ford LTD vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 860 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. 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 LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford LTD | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | LTD | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2430 mm |
