1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1976 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1976 Humber Sceptre is newer by 17 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 192 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, 1976 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1976 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Prefect | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
