2000 Ford Equator vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Equator would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Equator weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Seat Altea (200 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Equator | Altea |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 1984 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1192 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2470 mm |
