1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 595 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Indigo | 600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |