1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 11 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (43 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 50 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, 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (102 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Prefect | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |