1978 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 3 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 1430 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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, 1975 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
