1954 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Seat 131

To start off, 1975 Seat 131 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 80 kg more than 1975 Seat 131.

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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 131.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Ford Consul 1975 Seat 131
Make Ford Seat
Model Consul 131
Year Released 1954 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1507 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 40 HP 53 HP
Torque 100 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1045 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2500 mm