2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1963 Seat 600. 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 1963 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | GT 500 | 600 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2010 mm |