1978 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1400 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Capri | 1400 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |