1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1997 Lada 110
To start off, 1997 Lada 110 is newer by 38 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada 110 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect.
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, 1997 Lada 110, 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, 1997 Lada 110 (266 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm). This means 1997 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1997 Lada 110 | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Prefect | 110 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 72 Nm | 266 Nm |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1480 kg |