1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 54 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea, 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Falcon | Altea |
Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |