1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 6 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 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 430 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
