1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Sierra | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
