2000 Ford Puma vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 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, 2000 Ford Puma (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Puma | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
