1998 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 236 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
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, 2004 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Focus | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1169 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |