2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 146 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Focus | Leon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| 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 |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
