2010 Seat Ibiza vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2010 Seat Ibiza. (158 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Ibiza.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Ibiza. (330 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Ibiza. 2012 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Seat Ibiza | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Ibiza | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 142 L |
