2007 Seat Cordoba vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 45 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Cordoba. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Cordoba | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Taunus |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |