1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 145 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, 1968 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 110 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
