1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1972 Jensen Healey is newer by 13 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Healey (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Healey should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jensen Healey weights approximately 200 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, 1972 Jensen Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 Jensen Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Prefect | Healey |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
