1956 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi
To start off, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 40 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Inca Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi (63 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi weights approximately 16 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi, 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, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Inca Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1996 Seat Inca Kombi | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Consul | Inca Kombi |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1105 kg |
