1980 Seat Ritmo vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1995 Ford Aspire is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Seat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 63 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aspire weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Ford Aspire (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Seat Ritmo | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Ritmo | Aspire |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |