2001 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Seat Altea

To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford F-250 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.

Because 2001 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-250 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, 2001 Ford F-250 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford F-250 2008 Seat Altea
Make Ford Seat
Model F-250 Altea
Year Released 2001 2008
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 256 HP 0 HP
Torque 475 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2350 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 55 L


 

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