1959 Ford Consul vs. 2011 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2011 Seat Exeo is newer by 52 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Exeo weights approximately 311 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, 2011 Seat Exeo, 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, 2011 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2011 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | Exeo |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2642 mm |