1973 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1973 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 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), 1973 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 124 weights approximately 110 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, 1973 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 124 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |