2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 980 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 2010 Ford F-150 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 F-150. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | F-150 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
