1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1986 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 604 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 655 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 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1986 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Prefect | 604 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
