1980 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Seat 124
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 124 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | 124 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
