1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. Both 1958 Abarth 1000 and 1959 Ford Prefect are equipped with a 996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 120 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
