1964 Abarth OT vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 5 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 10 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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 OT | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | OT | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
