1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 19 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 720 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Prefect | Volare |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2870 mm |
