2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 653 kg more than 1974 Seat 131. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mustang | 131 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
