2003 Ford Mondeo vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2003 Ford Mondeo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 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, 2003 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mondeo | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mondeo | 124 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
