1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Seat 1430
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1972 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 600 kg more than 1972 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1972 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Falcon | 1430 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |