1968 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | Altea |
Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |