1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 53 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 827 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
