1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 570 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 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1988 Volvo 760 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. 1988 Volvo 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Prefect | 760 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| 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 | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |
