1959 DKW Junior vs. 1981 Ford Probe

To start off, 1981 Ford Probe is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW Junior would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 670 kg more than 1959 DKW Junior.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1981 Ford Probe (148 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior. 1981 Ford Probe has automatic transmission and 1959 DKW Junior has manual transmission. 1959 DKW Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Probe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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