1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2004 Seat Leon
To start off, 2004 Seat Leon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Leon (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Leon weights approximately 225 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Seat Leon (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 2004 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Corsair | Leon |
Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 86.9 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |