2012 Seat Leon vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
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, 2012 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Seat Leon | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Leon | Meteor |
Year Released | 2012 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |