1979 Ford Granada vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 925 kg more than 1962 Seat 600. 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 Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Granada | 600 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
