1980 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 31 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 344 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | Altea |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |