1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 322 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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
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 | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |