1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1961 Innocenti 950 is newer by 8 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, 1961 Innocenti 950 (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 70 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950.
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, both vehicles can yield 71 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
Make | Ford | Innocenti |
Model | Prefect | 950 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2040 mm |