1959 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 46 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 296 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.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | Leon |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 320 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 | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |