2003 Seat Altea vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 812 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2013 Ford F-150 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Altea | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1933 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 136 L |
