1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1966 NSU 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,084 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 NSU 1000 (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 NSU 1000.
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, 1966 NSU 1000 (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Prefect | 1000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1084 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |