1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 16 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 225 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
