1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 29 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 647 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, 1982 Ford Granada (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Granada |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
