1971 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 629 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo, 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
