1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 40 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mahindra CL (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra CL should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 430 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, 1999 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Prefect | CL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2040 mm |
