1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Ford Prefect 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 1959 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Prefect | Leon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
