1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 53 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 590 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.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2790 mm |
