1986 Ford Orion vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 475 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion. 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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion. 1986 Ford Orion has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Orion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Orion | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Orion | Altea |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
