1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 470 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, 1998 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | MR2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |