2001 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Leon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 231 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Leon | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
