2003 Ford 427 vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 131 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP) has 529 more horse power than 1976 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 131.
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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1976 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford 427 | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | 427 | 131 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 704 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |