1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 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.
Because 1959 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |