1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1977 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1977 Ford Cougar is newer by 18 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cougar weights approximately 700 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect.
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. 1977 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1977 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |
