1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G is newer by 13 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 1013 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Prefect | 420G |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3050 mm |
