1975 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 223 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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |
