1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1972 Opel Commodore 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Commodore weights approximately 370 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 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
