1998 Seat Inca Kombi vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 77 kg more than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1998 Seat Inca Kombi has manual transmission. 1998 Seat Inca Kombi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Seat Inca Kombi | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Inca Kombi | Taunus |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1115 kg |