2003 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2003 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,327 cc, 2001 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Toledo weights approximately 196 kg more than 2003 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Seat Toledo (220 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Focus | 2001 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Focus | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 2327 cc |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
