1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1998 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1998 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 45 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 225 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 1998 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Suzuki Vitara (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1998 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1998 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Prefect | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2210 mm |
