1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1959 Ford Zodiac is newer by 6 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 427 kg more than 1953 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, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
