1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 460 kg more than 1974 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Mustang | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mustang | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 | 1390 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
