2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 387 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 Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 54 L |
