1968 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 463 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Leon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
