1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 57 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-350 weights approximately 207 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3970 mm |
