2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 43 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 825 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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |
