1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 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, 1959 Ford Prefect (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 260 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 500 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |