1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Falcon | Leon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
