1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1755 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 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 96 L |
