2009 Ford Escape vs. 2003 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 699 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2003 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2003 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escape | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
