1986 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 550 kg more than 1986 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | Altea |
Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |