2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo. 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 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Five Hundred | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
