2001 Ford 49 vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
Because 2001 Ford 49 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford 49. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Seat Altea (200 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford 49 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | 49 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1192 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
