1997 Seat Ibiza vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1997 Seat Ibiza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aspire (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aspire should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 5 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire.
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, 1995 Ford Aspire (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Ibiza. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Ibiza | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Ibiza | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
