1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 600 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 Volvo 265 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Prefect | 265 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
