1997 Ford Contour vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1997 Ford Contour is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 420 kg more than 1978 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Contour (231 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Contour | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Contour | 124 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
