1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 46 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 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1190 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Prefect | Safari |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
