2008 Ford GT vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 590 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | GT | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |
