1956 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1965 Seat 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 511 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1956 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | 600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |