2005 Ford GT vs. 2004 Seat Toledo

To start off, 2005 Ford GT 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 240 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.

Because 2005 Ford GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GT (678 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford GT 2004 Seat Toledo
Make Ford Seat
Model GT Toledo
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 551 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 678 Nm 148 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1584 kg 1344 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 55 L


 

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