1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, 1980 Volvo 164 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect.
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 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Prefect | 164 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3350 mm |