1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 33 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 695 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, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Prefect | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
