1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1991 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1991 Innocenti 990 is newer by 32 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 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Innocenti 990 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Innocenti 990 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 90 kg more than 1991 Innocenti 990.
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, 1991 Innocenti 990, 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, 1991 Innocenti 990 (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Innocenti 990 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1991 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Prefect | 990 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2050 mm |
