1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1984 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1984 Nissan Stanza 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 82 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, 1984 Nissan Stanza, 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, 1984 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1984 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1984 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Stanza |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2480 mm |