1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 50 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 530 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |