1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1956 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 15 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |