1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 29 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 210 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, 1988 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |
