1951 Ford Consul vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, 1962 Seat 1400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Seat 1400 (49 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Seat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 1400 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1951 Ford Consul (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | 1400 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |