1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 is newer by 6 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 595 (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 291 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 595 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |