1956 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 49 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul.
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, 2005 Seat Toledo, 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, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | Toledo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 34 L |