1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Seat 133
To start off, 1978 Seat 133 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 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 Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1978 Seat 133 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Taunus | 133 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1292 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |