1980 Ford Taunus vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 376 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Taunus | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Taunus | Leon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 178 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
