2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 990 kg more than 2006 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Expedition 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 2010 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Expedition | Altea |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 55 L |
