1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 48 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1780 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 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Prefect | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 104 L |
