1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1967 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1967 TVR Vixen is newer by 8 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Vixen (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 TVR Vixen.
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, 1967 TVR Vixen (125 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm). This means 1967 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1967 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Prefect | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
