1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 208 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Because 1988 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane. 2005 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fairlane | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
