1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 50 is newer by 5 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 115 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Prefect | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2030 mm |
