1999 Ford Contour vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Contour weights approximately 462 kg more than 1976 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, 1999 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Contour | 124 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
