1979 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Capri | 133 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2030 mm |
