1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1977 Seat 131
To start off, 1977 Seat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 131 weights approximately 81 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair.
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, 1969 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 1977 Seat 131 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Corsair | 131 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |