1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 39 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1705 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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Prefect | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3170 mm |