1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Fiat Berline is newer by 2 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 505 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Berline | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |
