1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 485 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Cortina 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 1965 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | Altea |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |