1963 Fiat 1600 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1600 is newer by 5 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1600 (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1600 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1958 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, 1963 Fiat 1600 (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1600 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |