2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
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, 2004 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2004 Ford Taurus 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. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Taurus | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |