1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1993 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1993 Subaru Vivio is newer by 35 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, 1993 Subaru Vivio (63 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Vivio should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 63 kg more than 1993 Subaru Vivio.
Because 1958 Ford Prefect 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 1958 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Vivio, 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, 1993 Subaru Vivio (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Vivio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 1993 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Prefect | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2320 mm |
