2003 Seat Altea vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 600 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Escort 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Seat Altea | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Altea | Escort |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |