1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 510 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 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | Boxster |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |