2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (204 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Ranger | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
