1958 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 47 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, 2005 Seat Arosa (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Because 1958 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 1958 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Arosa, 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, 1958 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | Arosa |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 974 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 34 L |