1989 Ford Capri vs. 2004 Seat Leon
To start off, 2004 Seat Leon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. Both 1989 Ford Capri and 2004 Seat Leon are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Leon weights approximately 128 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
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, 1989 Ford Capri (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Leon. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 2004 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Capri | Leon |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |