1979 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 781 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Escort 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 1979 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | Leon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |