1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo 1800 is newer by 15 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 1800 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 365 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, 1969 Volvo 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Prefect | 1800 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |