1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 1 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 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 230 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, 1959 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |