1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1996 Ford Mondeo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (108 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mondeo | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mondeo | 124 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
