1958 Fiat 1400 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 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1958 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1400 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
