1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 930 weights approximately 340 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 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 930 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |