1979 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 233 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Arosa, 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 Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mustang | Arosa |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |