1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 626 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Scorpio | 1430 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |