1987 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Escort.
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, 2005 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Escort | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Leon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
