1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 10 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 175 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, 1969 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |