2000 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Ford Escort.
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, 2000 Ford Escort (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
