1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 52 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1105 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Prefect | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
