1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 40 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 370 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Carina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2590 mm |