1953 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1542 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 1953 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Prefect | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prefect | Passat |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
