1979 Ford LTD vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1960 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 LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1960 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | LTD | 600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |