2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus 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 2010 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 393 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea. 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Taurus | Altea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
