1957 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 366 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, 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, 2008 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | Altea |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |