1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1988 Plymouth Colt

To start off, 1988 Plymouth Colt 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Plymouth Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Plymouth Colt (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 330 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.

Because 1959 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Plymouth Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Colt (191 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Plymouth Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.

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