1978 Seat 124 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 124 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3967 mm |
