2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (153 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Seat Alhambra.

Because 2005 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Focus 2005 Seat Alhambra
Make Ford Seat
Model Focus Alhambra
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1302 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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