1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 18 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 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick LeSabre (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 840 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1977 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. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Prefect |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |