1979 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1587 kg more than 1979 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Seat 124 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3023 mm |
