1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 25 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 470 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, 1984 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |