1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is newer by 15 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 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo weights approximately 285 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, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Prefect | Bravo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 120 L |