1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 530 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 Toyota Model F (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1984 Toyota Model F 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 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Model F |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2240 mm |