2005 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 494 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. 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, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Focus | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
