1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 85 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
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, 1960 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2220 mm |