1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1999 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 1999 Seat Cordoba is newer by 41 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Cordoba (67 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 345 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Seat Cordoba, 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, 1999 Seat Cordoba (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 1999 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Prefect | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
