1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 17 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 875 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Prefect |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |