1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1964 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 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 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 65 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Falcon |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 700 kg |