1963 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Seat 600
To start off, 1964 Seat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 207 kg more than 1964 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1963 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1964 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | 600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |