1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 1959 NSU Prinz I is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 249 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz I. 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 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Prefect | Prinz I |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |