1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 54 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 531 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, 2007 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect. 2007 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Prefect | 307 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
