1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1968 Ford Corsair is newer by 9 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 85 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, 1968 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.2:1 |
| 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 | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
