1980 Seat 131 vs. 2012 Ford E-150

To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Seat 131 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-150 (225 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1646 kg more than 1980 Seat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131. 2012 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1980 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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