1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1994 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 205 is newer by 35 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 1,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 10 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 205.
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, 1994 Peugeot 205, 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, 1994 Peugeot 205 (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1994 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Prefect | 205 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
