1999 Ford Contour vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Contour would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour.
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, 1999 Ford Contour (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Contour | Leon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 Weight | 1242 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
