2005 Ford Econovan vs. 2007 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2007 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Cordoba (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econovan weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Seat Cordoba.
Because 2005 Ford Econovan 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 2005 Ford Econovan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Cordoba, 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, 2007 Seat Cordoba (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 2007 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Econovan | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |