1999 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 274 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo.
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, 1999 Seat Toledo (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 2012 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 1999 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1999 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Toledo | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2324 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2911 mm |
