1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1986 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 27 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Ritmo 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ritmo | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 54 L |
