2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1914 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Excursion | Leon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2580 mm |