1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 26 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 305 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma 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. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Prefect | Sigma |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |