1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Tatra T600 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Tatra T600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 405 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, 1949 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1949 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Prefect | T600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |