1970 Ford Capri vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 444 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Capri 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 1970 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2009 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Capri | Leon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |