1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Prefect |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 71 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |