1955 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 289 kg more than 1955 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Ford Consul 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 1955 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 2006 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Consul | Leon |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
