1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa 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 1,598 cc, 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa weights approximately 274 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Because 1959 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Corsa (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Prefect | Corsa |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 72 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |