1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 568 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 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1985 Toyota Cressida 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 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
