2001 Ford EX vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Ford EX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Leon would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford EX (370 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2000 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 121 kg more than 2001 Ford EX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Ford EX (567 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2001 Ford EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford EX | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | EX | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 567 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
