1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 935 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |
