1971 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 41 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Altea weights approximately 585 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, 2012 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, 2012 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | Altea |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |