1963 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 15 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 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Consul | 124 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
