1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1966 Ford GT 40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1954 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, 1966 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1966 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1136 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2420 mm |
