1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 735 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, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Prefect | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |