2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1575 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Excursion | Altea |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |
