1976 Ford Torino vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 15 kg more than 1976 Ford Torino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Torino 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 1976 Ford Torino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Torino | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Torino | Altea |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |