1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 460 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Mustang |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2560 mm |