1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 25 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. 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, 1981 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cortina | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | 1430 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |