1997 Seat Marbella vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Marbella would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1997 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 880 kg more than 1997 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Seat Marbella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Marbella. 2013 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 1997 Seat Marbella has manual transmission. 1997 Seat Marbella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Marbella | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Marbella | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2850 mm |
