2003 Ford Ka vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2003 Ford Ka is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Ka (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Toledo weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka.
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, 1996 Seat Toledo (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Ka | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Ka | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
