1953 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 346 kg more than 1953 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | Leon |
Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 178 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |