1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 851 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 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 | 1651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
