1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 255 kg more than 1975 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mustang | 1430 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |