1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 665 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 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Prefect | Juke |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
