1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 546 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Falcon 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 1966 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon. 2006 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Falcon | Altea |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |
