1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 820 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2003 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | Prefect | 9 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |
