1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 131 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Taunus | 131 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |