1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 20 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 705 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 110 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
