1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1100 and 1959 Ford Prefect were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1100 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 54 L |