2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2004 Seat Ibiza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 296 kg more than 2004 Seat Ibiza. 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, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Ibiza. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Taurus | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Taurus | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1289 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |