1959 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Seat 124
To start off, 1969 Seat 124 is newer by 10 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1969 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Consul | 124 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
