1972 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 4 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Because 1972 Ford Fairlane 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 1972 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fairlane | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
