2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Galaxy (113 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. 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, 2005 Ford Galaxy (180 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Galaxy | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |