1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1966 Porsche 911 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 911 weights approximately 297 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 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2220 mm |