1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 51 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 680 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 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, 2010 Toyota Camry, 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, 2010 Toyota Camry (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Camry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| 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 | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
