2006 Ford GT vs. 2005 Seat Altea

To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 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 2006 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea, 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2005 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2006 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford GT 2005 Seat Altea
Make Ford Seat
Model GT Altea
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5409 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 678 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 11.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 300 km/hour 206 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.9 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 55 L


 

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