1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 27 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 215 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |