1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 31 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 215 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, 1990 Ford Sierra (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Sierra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |