1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Prefect weights approximately 460 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome, 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, 1957 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Twosome | Prefect |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2220 mm |