1960 Ford Prefect vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 542 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Ford Prefect 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 1960 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea, 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, 2003 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Prefect | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Prefect | Altea |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |