1958 Ford Consul vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1963 Seat 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 505 kg more than 1963 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1963 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Consul | 600 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
