1984 Ford Tempo vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 325 kg more than 1984 Ford Tempo. 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, 2005 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 2005 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Tempo | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Tempo | Altea |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2306 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |