1956 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 599 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Ford Popular 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 1956 Ford Popular. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon, 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, 2011 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Popular | Leon |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |