1980 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1995 Seat Ibiza is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,043 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Seat Ibiza. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Because 1980 Ford Escort 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 1980 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Seat Ibiza, 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, 1995 Seat Ibiza (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1995 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
