1980 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Seat Cordoba is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
