1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 580 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.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Prefect | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
