1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 49 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 680 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect.
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, 2008 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Prefect | DrifterX |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 72 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 21.6:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |