1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, 1972 TVR 1600 is newer by 19 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 TVR 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 TVR 1600 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 TVR 1600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 TVR 1600 weights approximately 131 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, 1972 TVR 1600 (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 TVR 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Prefect | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |
