1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 18 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, 1971 Ford Escort (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Escort weights approximately 40 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, 1953 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Escort |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |
