1954 Ford Prefect vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 47 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 175 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect. 2001 Toyota Supra 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Supra |
Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |