1959 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Seat 1500
To start off, 1967 Seat 1500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Seat 1500 (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Seat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Seat 1500 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1967 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | 1500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |