1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 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 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (376 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 905 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prefect | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |