1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 1999 Subaru Forester 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 620 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 1999 Subaru Forester 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, 1999 Subaru Forester 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, 1999 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Prefect | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
