1963 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 4 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 90 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, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Cabriolet | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Cabriolet | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |
