1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2004 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 Samsung SM5 is newer by 51 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 561 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, 2004 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2004 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 2004 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Ford | Samsung |
| Model | Prefect | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
