1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 131 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang.
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, 1985 Ford Mustang (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mustang | 131 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |