2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1970 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 1970 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | E-150 | 600 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2010 mm |