1959 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 53 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, 2012 Seat Ibiza (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 11 kg more than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2012 Seat Ibiza, 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, 2012 Seat Ibiza (140 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1069 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |