1979 Ford LTD vs. 1987 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1987 Seat Marbella is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1987 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1987 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1987 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford LTD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford LTD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Seat Marbella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1987 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1987 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1987 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | LTD | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2170 mm |
