2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2003 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Cordoba (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 21 kg more than 2003 Seat Cordoba.
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, 2003 Seat Cordoba (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2003 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fiesta | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
