1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 455 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, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2007 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Prefect | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
