1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1960 Ford Prefect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 212 kg more than 1960 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Prefect | Victor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
