2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 4 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. Both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2004 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Ford Ikon. 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Ikon | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |