1959 Ford Consul vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 49 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 635 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, 2008 Seat Alhambra, 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, 2008 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Consul | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
