1975 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 16 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 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte.
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:
| 1975 Daihatsu Consorte | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Consorte | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |
