1996 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1996 Ford Escort and 1996 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (74 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 Seat Marbella. 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, 1996 Ford Escort (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1996 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
