1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 20 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen 181 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volkswagen 181 weights approximately 100 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1979 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Prefect | 181 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |