1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 27 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1300 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Prefect | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 97 L |