2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 327 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mustang | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |