1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO is newer by 50 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 925 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Prefect | GTO |
Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2750 mm |