1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1959 Ford Prefect

To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II 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 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Megastar II weights approximately 120 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 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1977 Ford Megastar II 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 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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