1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Because 1973 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 1973 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fairlane | Toledo |
Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |