1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 756 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
