1963 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 36 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Toledo weights approximately 438 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.
Because 1963 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 1963 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo, 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, 1999 Seat Toledo (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Consul | Toledo |
Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |