1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Seat 131

To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 516 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 131 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.

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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (125 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131. 1974 Seat 131 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Seat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Ford Mustang 1974 Seat 131
Make Ford Seat
Model Mustang 131
Year Released 1997 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 1585 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 590 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 728 Nm 125 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 975 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2500 mm


 

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