1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1996 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 43 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 585 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.
Because 1953 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Plymouth Breeze (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1996 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Prefect | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2750 mm |
