1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1996 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1996 Toyota Starlet 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 9 kg more than 1996 Toyota Starlet.
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 Toyota Starlet, 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 Toyota Starlet (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1996 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
